Michonne has always been a more internal, stoic character, and Telltale Games smartly explores her personality both through flashback, dialogue choices, and even what she doesn't reveal to other characters.

The game's main drawback is its length — roughly an hour and a half — but it's worth replaying to see how the story plays out if you make different choices in the game. Much of the game is simple point-and-click interactions with the environment and other characters, but smart decision making is key. Do you lie to protect a friend? Tell the truth and save yourself?

While the episode is very short, you can replay it to see how these choices affect the story, even compare your decisions to other players. The game as a whole is fun, but oddly paced: a dull introduction, fun middle act, and an intense final act.

Despite a few stumbles, this is the game Michonne fans have been waiting for and shows off everything we love about the character: her mix of physical prowess and quiet, inner strength. As one character tells her during a very tense encounter: "You've got a name people remember."

A core part of the game is the dialogue. The player has the option to choose how to respond to questions. This helps shape Michonne's personality.

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Depending on how you play the game, Michonne's personality (and how she's perceived by others) will change.

For example, you can choose to play Michonne as a loner. She'll be fiercely independent and strong, but no one will trust her. You can play her as a smart aleck, but people will just think you're insulting them. You can also choose to have her say nothing at all in interactions.

The people you encounter will remember what you tell them and try to catch you in lies, so silence is always a valid option. But Michonne won't be able to slice and dice her way out of everything. Often she'll need to persuade people and inspire trust.

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The action comes via 'quicktime events,' where the player must input a series of commands very quickly.

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The game certainly isn't afraid of gore. Michonne's sword skills are sharp as ever (though she uses a machete instead of her trademark kitana) and the zombie slaying scenes are caked in blood.

There's a certain icky enjoyment to these scenes, blood and muscle get on the camera lens just like on the show, but there's no tension. Michonne is never in any real danger. She's Michonne. Of course she lives. Not only is she the star of the game, she's an invaluable member of the comic and fans will know the game takes place in between issues #126 to #139. Luckily, the scenes where she must fight off walkers are very brief and easy enough that they don't have to be repeated.

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Like both the show and comics, the biggest threat comes from other survivors.

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If the zombies don't feel like much of an actual threat, that's because other survivors should cause concern. Telltale wisely included several tense, claustrophobic encounters with strangers who clearly have their own agendas.

Michonne must face two new bands of survivors over the course of the game. Again, the decisions the player makes regarding her personality and what she does and doesn't reveal will affect the story. Deciding to play either a tough survivalist or a more compassionate, empathetic version of Michonne will determine how the other survivors react. It's best to remain consistent. Contradicting yourself will make the other survivors very suspicious.

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The cell-shaded art style also meshes very well with the original comic.

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Telltale games already have a graphic novel feel to them because of the distinict graphical style. This worked best with their 2013 adaptation "The Wolf Among Us," based on the "Fables" comic book series. The art style works as well here, too. Michonne's sweeping sword cuts are as stylish and brutal as they are in the comics.

The camera also tends to hang on her face during quieter moments, giving us a look into the struggles of a very internal character. It's also worth noting that the cast of "The Walking Dead: Michonne" is very diverse, with a cast of characters of varying races, body types, and design styles. A lot of thought was clearly put into their designs and Michonne (and the player) scan their clothing for clues about their motives.

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All in all, "The Walking Dead: Michonne" is an enjoyable (if incredibly brief) ride along with the beloved character.